Pharmacy Assistant

Phoenix UK Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital pharmacy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Assistant. The role involves dispensing medication, managing stock, and interacting with patients and healthcare professionals. Candidates must have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services and a Medicine Counter Assistant qualification. This position offers a contractual commitment of 41 hours per week with a working pattern from Monday to Friday and one in four Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Medicine Counter Assistant qualification is essential.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medication on outpatient prescriptions.
• Manage stock ordering and invoicing.
• Establish relationships with customers and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services

Medicine Counter Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Have you considered working in a hospital outpatient pharmacy?

Rowlands Pharmacy are currently looking for an experienced NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services to work as a Pharmacy Assistant in the {Branch Name} hospital pharmacy.

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients, healthcare professionals and Trust colleagues. Duties

will include dispensing medication on outpatient prescriptions, stock ordering and management, invoicing and financing deliveries, as well as all other duties associated with working in a busy outpatient pharmacy.

To be considered for this role, you must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Evidence of qualifications held will be required for the successful candidate.

Additionally, we are looking for candidates with experience working in a customer-focused environment, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and the ability to handle medications accurately.

Essential:

• Able to demonstrate self-motivation with good interpersonal skills
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team

The hours & Working Pattern of the role are:

Total Hours Contracted 41hrs

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 9-6 with 1 in 4 Saturdays